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Brighton Music Master's Degrees

Why study a music master's degree at WaterBear?

Our master’s degree courses attract a wide range of amazing students from up-and-coming creatives to established artists and music industry professionals at the top of their game. As our programmes are open to graduates as well as music industry professionals you may not even need a BA (Hons) degree to join us. 

  • You can fast-track your professional career in just one year 
  • Our practical work-based learning approach will enable you to develop your music release or business strategy throughout the course, allowing a deep level of personal and professional development 
  • Gain 1-1 mentoring along with support in areas such as learning, wellbeing, and academic writing
  • Our exceptional tutors and mentors are all music industry professionals  
  • You’ll attend regular masterclasses and Q&A sessions from visiting music industry experts, bands, and artists 
  • Our courses are flexible and are designed to fit around other commitments such as work, family or touring
  • There are options to study on-site across our city-wide campuses in Brighton or Sheffield, online or as a hybrid of the two 
  • You’ll be learning with likeminded music industry professionals  
  • We are a college of Falmouth University, a pioneer in creative industries education, entrepreneurship, and innovation 

If you like the sound of gaining a post-graduate qualification at WaterBear and getting those all-important letters after you name then take a look at our master’s courses below. Apply now where you’ll be invited to a 1-1 session, or come along to one of our open days. We look forward to meeting you soon.   

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MA Music Performance, Production & Business

(1-year, full time)

Starting Sept 2025

MA Songwriting

(1-year full time, on-site and online)

Starting Sept 2025

MA Music Business

(1-year, full time)

Starting Sept 2025

MA Music Business

(2 years, part time online)

Starting Jan 2025

Applying for Courses

All applicants interested in studying a course at WaterBear will be invited to take part in a 1-1 session either in person or by video conference, which is an essential part of the application process. This is where you get the chance to show us your passion for music and why you’re interested in coming to WaterBear. It’s also a great opportunity for you to find out all about WaterBear and ask us any questions, so that you are fully informed to make the right choice about where to study.

Open Days

Our Open Days are relaxed and informal and provide you with the opportunity to find out everything you need to know about WaterBear. You’ll be able to ask questions, chat with staff and students and experience the unique college environment for yourself. Click the link below to find out more and book your place.

Scholarships and Bursaries

We are very proud to partner with some of the biggest names in music to offer various Scholarship awards and free course places. We also offer a range of bursaries to help students fund their studies and activities at WaterBear.

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WaterBear Education Ltd, Hanover House,
118 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG, UK  Map

Email: info@waterbear.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1273 726230

WaterBear Sheffield, Unit 4, Gatecrasher,
49 Eyre Lane, Sheffield S1 4RB, UK

Email: infosheffield@waterbear.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1143 992720

Why We're WaterBear...

- ‘Water bear’ is the common name for a Tardigrade.
- Tardigrades are micro creatures, found everywhere on earth.
- They are the most resilient creatures known.
- They can survive and adapt to their surroundings, even in outer space.
- Their resilience and ability to adapt and survive inspires us in everything we do. We love them.

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